A Cushendall sheep farmer has praised the long-lasting performance and labour-saving benefits of his Blaney Bale Shredder, which has been in use for over 13 years and is still going strong.
John, who keeps sheep indoors during the winter months, bought his Bale Shredder in 2013 to simplify feeding and make it more efficient.
“We find it tremendous for chopping silage, better than some of the more modern machines we’ve tried,” he said.
By cutting silage to suit his flock’s size, John has reduced waste while saving valuable time.
“It saves me maybe two hours a day. Without it, there would be a lot more manual labour involved,” he added.
The Bale Shredder also integrates smoothly into housing systems, improving feeding conditions. John explained that chopped silage reduces clumping on slats and passageways, providing a cleaner, more consistent feed with less waste.
Durability is another standout feature.
“It certainly is durable. I only need to send it out for a service about once every five years,” John said.
“I’d highly recommend the Blaney Bale Shredder to any sheep or beef farmer feeding silage.”
Beyond feeding, the machine has also proven versatile for bedding, efficiently chopping straw when needed.
The Blaney Advantage
Founder and chief Engineer at Blaney Agri, Sean Blaney commented: “Stories like John’s are at the heart of what we do. We invested significant time in developing the Bale Shredder to ensure it is best in class - engineered to handle heavy bales with ease, process silage bales faster, and minimise the risk of chute blockages through clever design.
"It’s inspiring to see our machines still delivering value after more than a decade in the field. At Blaney, we’re committed to continuous innovation, but also to building equipment that lasts - durable, reliable, and designed to make farming life easier. That’s the Blaney Advantage.”
He added: “We take great pride in being part of the farming community. When a farmer tells us a machine has saved them two hours a day for over 13 years, that’s a real impact on their daily lives and businesses.
"It’s not just about machinery; it’s about giving time back to farmers and supporting them through the toughest months of the year.”
Blaney winter solutions
The Bale Shredder is part of Blaney’s wider winter solutions range, designed to save time, cut waste, and improve livestock housing. The range also includes:
Cubicle bedder – for clean, comfortable housing with easy bedding application.
Bale feeder X6 – a cost-effective, efficient way to feed bales with minimal waste.
Forager X10 – a bale unroller engineered for peak performance, maximising time and labour savings during the busiest winter months.
For more on Blaney Bale Shredders and winter feeding solutions, visit www.blaneyagri.com
or call 028 2587 2801. Follow blaneyagri on Twitter and Facebook.
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